Construction of this triumphal arch, in honor of Napoleon's victories, started in 1807. After the French were ousted in 1814, the Habsburg rulers re-baptised the arch 'Arco della Pace', Arch of Peace. Read more...

The Ca'Granda was built in the 15th century as a large hospital. It was only completed in the 18th century, resulting in a mixture of architectural styles. Today it houses faculties of Milan's university. Read more...

Milan's central station is a monumental structure built between 1912 and 1931 after a design by Italian architect Ulisse Stacchini. The architect took inspiration from the thermal complexes of the Roman Empire. Read more...

Cimitero Monumentale is a large cemetery, with, as its name implies, plenty of monumental tombs. In fact, there are so many quality sculptures and monuments, that it can best be described as an open-air museum. Read more...

The Corso Venezia is one of the most famous streets in Milan, thanks to the upscale shops and boutiques and the magnificent palazzi that were built here from the 16th to the early 20th century. Read more...

Milan has a reputation for its stylish fashion and chic boutiques, most of which can be found in the Quadrilatero della Mode, Milan's famous fashion district centered around the Via Montenapoleone. Read more...

Architect Giuseppe Mengoni's masterpiece, an impressive glass and iron covered arcade, is one of city's most famous attractions. Dubbed Milan's living room, it is always teeming with people. Read more...

This English-style landscaped park was creating in the late 18th century by joining several orchards and gardens of monasteries. The park is adorned with statues of leading Milanese figures from the 19th century. Read more...

Navigli, a picturesque and authentic neighborhood in Milan, was once a thriving inland port at the center of a network of canals. The port is long gone, but a couple of canals have survived. Read more...

The Piazza del Duomo is a large square in the heart of Milan, dominated by the magnificent cathedral. An equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II - the first king of Italy - graces the center of the square. Read more...

Piazza Mercanti is a picturesque pedestrianized square in the heart of Milan. The area, which for five centuries was the city's governmental center, has retained much of its medieval charm. Read more...

The Pinacoteca di Brera is an art gallery founded in 1809 by Napoleon. Over the centuries the gallery's collection of mostly Italian paintings grew into one of the country's most important art collections. Read more...

San Lorenzo Maggiore - also known as San Lorenzo alle Colonne - is one of the oldest churches in Italy. The chapel of Sant'Aguilino in the San Lorenzo church is decorated with early 5th century mosaics. Read more...

The Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is the most important of several churches that were built during the tenure of bishop Ambrose during the 4th century. The remains of several saints, including Ambrose, are buried here. Read more...

The Santa Maria delle Grazie is a magnificent church, built in a combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, can be admired in the adjoining refectory. Read more...

Originally the site of a hunting ground, the Sempione Park was laid out between 1890 and 1893 in a landscape style. Several historic structures can be found in the park, including a large triumphal arch. Read more...

Teatro alla Scala, also simply known as La Scala, is one of the world's most prestigious opera houses. It was built in 1778 by Giuseppe Piermarini at the site of the Santa Maria della Scala church. Read more...